“It's always amazing to me how people who are so skeptical of pharmaceuticals will turn around and pop supplements without a clue about where they came from or what is actually in them.”

“That’s a really good take and fully agree on ceasing to take it if you have any negative symptoms. I actually had that constant anxiety and severe depression before taking it and it’s actually helped to eliminate those feelings for me. I’ve heard before that it can be hit or miss, as in your case. I wonder if that related to the specific ADHD type of the person. A friend of mine also didn’t get much benefit from trying it but they’re more hyperactive than myself.”

“I learned about Lion's Mane when Lisa (Jeremy's partner) was talking about using / making it on an episode of Clarkson's Farm. I've been trying out the Dirtea brand gummy sweet version and have noticed I have more of a 'pep' in my step (on the days I've remembered to take it). I wouldn't say it's made a discernable difference to my concentration, but it's definitely improved my outlook and motivation to get things done. I'd recommend it too, although I agree about doing your own research and checking with your GP as it can be detrimental for some health conditions.”

“If Lion's Mane is actually triggering neurogenesis of the brain, then eating it might be akin to a slow-motion psychedelic trip, and certain individuals might be uncovering old, suppressed trauma or the new, untrained circuitry might simply not be completely prepared for life, having not formed solid bonds yet. Instead of stopping completely, maybe taking a break and digging deep into what the anxiety was made of could help mediate some personal growth? Even people with generalized anxiety disorder can sometimes discover their anxiety worsens in specific situations or around certain sounds or other sensory experiences. Instead of avoiding it, we could try going slowly. I don't know what I'm talking about, but it feels right to type it.”

“I've been taking it and a lot of other vitamins so not sure what is working best for improvement but I'm 100% seeing improvements, my doctor gave me the go ahead on any supplements though! I take lions mane, vitamin B, omegas, coenzyme Q10(this has had stroke recovery stories too), and HMN true niagen which is an NAD and also has a lot of recovery benefits!”

“I take a tablespoon or of lions mane mushroom powder every day I eat. (I practice intermittent fasting. Fasting helps the brain heal. don’t eat for two thirty-six hours periods each week. I mix the mushroom powder in water with an equal amount of spirulina. Spirulina is very high in protein. My doc said that I would need protein to repair my brain. And nothing has more protein by dry weight than spirulina. I had two strokes two years ago. I’m almost recovered. I take a long list of supplements and do several other thats pies. So, I can y sure how much any given nutrient or therapy helps me. But I think lions.mane helps. It certainly hasn’t hurt. I also take turkey tail mushrooms turmeric and Bacopa. All the above help heal the vbrain. At least that is what I have read and believe.”

“I’m not sure why these aren’t one of the first supplements recommended for ppl trying to get off of these drugs and more importantly fix the root issue neurologically”

“It's remarkable what you are describing. In particular because the [brand removed] product you are using does not contain the Reishi mushroom but is 60-70% rice powder. Like all [brand removed] capsules. It even says on the label "myceliated rice powder". The remaining 30-40% is non-extracted mycelium. No triterpenes and very little beta-glucans in Reishi mycelium. In other words, the amount of bio-actives is very low, and these bio-actives have very poor bioavailability because they are not extracted. There are zero psilocybin-like compounds in Reishi mycelium. Reishi mycelium is not even a subject of scientific research. Either you are extremely sensitive or it is placebo !”

“These functional mushrooms really aren’t going to have psychoactive effects that you can instantly feel. None of them have psilocybin or anything close to that. The major function of what they do is immunomodulation through beta-glucans and your gut health. I think most of what you’re feeling might be placebo.”

“I started out taking a 6 mushroom blend from FreshCap that has Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion's Mane, Chaga, Maitake, and Turkey Tail. I noticed a difference in my quality of life after about 6 days. After a month, I felt like a fairly new person. Then I discovered that Reishi Spores have more compounds in them than any mushroom can. They must be cracked using cryogenics and centrifuges, so its a little more money than just the Reishi Fruiting Body. I use both, and it definitely helps you in ways that you don't even know. It helps your mental state, but it's also helping you avoid alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, and many other ailments. I recommend using a broad range of medicinal mushrooms, and try out LucidiSpore.”